Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant; Field Based

Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant

ERM is hiring a Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant embedded with a technology client in Mishawaka, IN
. This role will be a key player in both the strategic development and compliant execution of environmental permits for data center projects in the Columbus metro area during their construction phase. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), limited‑term role with a 12‑month duration, with a possible 6‑month renewal
.

• Coordinate with subject-matter experts to satisfy compliance obligations and environmental requirements based on the timing of the overall construction schedule.
• Coordinate with Permit Managers to understand permit conditions and drive understanding for Construction teams to ensure compliance with all environmental approvals.
• Manage environmental and construction consultants that support the overall site delivery. Consultants conduct required site inspections, report regularly to internal stakeholders, assist with agency discussions, submit AHJ notifications and reports, and advise construction teams on compliance concerns that arise in the field.
• Identify and mitigate issues that occur during construction related to stormwater, wetlands, streams (CWA 404/401), threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, buffers, tree preservations, and air compliance. Assist and coordinate with permitting teams to deliver construction‑requested permit modifications.
• Support regulatory agency, stakeholder and community engagement activities for new builds.
• Support development of environmental risk and compliance mitigations to enable datacenter construction and operations within development timelines.
• Manage environmental compliance planning and execution for pre‑construction activities and operational turnover.
• Communicate environmental requirements and expertise to diverse internal and external stakeholders. Maintain and report project status regularly, and contribute to the development and continual improvement of an Environmental Excellence program for datacenter delivery and construction.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management and environmental permitting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cross‑functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams.
• Experience with mission‑critical facilities or large‑scale construction projects.

As the largest global pure‑play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.

Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots‑to‑boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on a review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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